Unanswered Tax Questions

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Home Ownership

House sold during divorce

Asked onThursday, March 30, 2023 by Yair

My wife and I got divorced last year and she received all of the profits from the sale of the house. The real-estate lawyer that did the closing said usually people have to fill out a 1099-s and submit the closing disclosure. Is there anything I need to file to prove that I didn't receive any money?


Deductions and Write-Offs

basement finishing construction expenses

Asked onThursday, March 30, 2023 by Norman

We are finishing our lower level (which had been only concrete walls.) We have incurred $12,770 expenses in 2022. Added to other deductible expense, this would exceed the standard deduction. Are these expenses deductible? Includes a great room, bathroom and two bedrooms.


Personal Taxes

TSP Withdrawal And NY State Tax...

Asked onThursday, March 30, 2023 by Gregory

How much tax will I owe New York State next year as I just took a lump sum to close my Thrift Savings Plan account for $37,000? (They automatically took out around $7,000 for federal tax, but nothing for the state).


Home Ownership

Prophet made on the sale of a house

Asked onThursday, March 30, 2023 by James

I purchased a house about 4 years ago for my son and his wife to live in while they both going to school. I will be selling this house next week. I will be selling the house for more than I bought it for. Will I have to pay taxes on the profit that I made on the house since I never lived there


Investment and Finance

Use of 401k for realestate investment

Asked onThursday, March 30, 2023 by Christine

Can you withdraw money from a 401k to buy rental income property without incurring major tax liability?


Business Formation

Help as a Dual Citizen wanting to work as a sole proprieter for a US based company

Asked onThursday, March 30, 2023 by Aaron

Hello, I live abroad, but am working for a US based company. I still have a MD based address to recieve mail. I just need to be able to invoice my company monthly. What is the easiest way to go about this to make sure i do all of my taxes correctly?


Personal Taxes

Deferred annuity

Asked onThursday, March 30, 2023 by Kyle

Is there any way to know or calculate what my net monthly payments will be of $3887, when I begin to receive it at age 63? All $3887 is considered income.


Nonresident Tax Issues

Filing W9 tax form as an F1 international student in the USA

Asked onThursday, March 30, 2023 by Anoushka

I'm an international student in the USA studying on F1 visa. I have been working as an intern at a company for several months. As an F1 international student, I should be filing the W4 tax form. However, my employer had asked me to fill the W9 Form. The HR of the company stated that all the interns at their firm are required to fill only W9 form because we are working as a consultant or as an independent contractor. But W9 form is to be filled by US Citizens and by independent contractors. I explained to the HR of the company that as an F1 international student, I must fill W4 form and W9 form is for US Citizens and that I'm not US citizen. However, the HR told me that I'm working as an independent contractor so I will be required to fill W9 and all the interns have to fill W9 form only. After asking for help from my University and Company, none of them were able to provide help. My questions are: 1. Which form should I file? (I have received W9 form from my company and none of my taxes are cut from paycheck yet.) Do I have to pay tax? If yes, then what % tax? 2. Will this affect my H1B sponsorship in USA, in future? 3. Any additional advice would be appreciated! Thank you.


Health Care

Does egg donation need to be filed aaa business?

Asked onWednesday, March 29, 2023 by Candace

Hello. I was an egg donor last year and I donated twice. The tax preparer said I need to file as a schedule c as if it’s a business in my name. I don’t think that is right as I would have to pay all these business taxes and it’s not a business. I know I have to pay on it but is there another way?


Investment and Finance

Question on whether an investment is foreign

Asked onWednesday, March 29, 2023 by Randy

I have an investment in a French company. The shares are held by ComputerShare in Providence Rhode Island. Is this a foreign investment for the purposes of Schedule B line 7a?